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The enthalpy of formation of water is –285.8 kJ/mol. What can be inferred from this statement?
The enthalpy of the products is equal to the enthalpy of the reactants.
Heat is absorbed during the process.
Heat is released during the process.
The enthalpy of the products is more than the enthalpy of the reactants.
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"Heat is released during the process."
A negative enthalpy of formation (ΔHf = −285.8 kJ/mol) means the formation of water is exothermic: energy is given off and the products have lower enthalpy than the reactants.
A negative enthalpy of formation (ΔHf = −285.8 kJ/mol) means the formation of water is exothermic: energy is given off and the products have lower enthalpy than the reactants.
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